Baby #2 Update

So today I went in for my 16 week check-up, and everything is going well for the little one and me. We got to hear the heartbeat and I got some blood work done. Not the funnest thing, but not too bad either. I did leave the appointment kind of stressed though. With Deagan, I had a c-section, and I would REALLY REALLY REALLY like to have a VBAC with this one. I have told my dr. this from the very beginning, and they haven't said no they wouldn't do it, but indicated that there are risks involved. Of course, there are always risks. Today my dr. and I talked more about this idea of a VBAC because he mentioned that at my next appointment we could schedule a c-section if we wanted. Even though it would be nice to know the exact day when our baby will come, I really would like to avoid this route if at all possible. One of the biggest reasons why I want to do a VBAC so badly is because I am afraid that we will be limited in the number of children we can have if we have another c-section. I raised this concern to my dr., and he was very reassuring that that isn't necessarily the case. In his years of experience, he has not felt that women are limited because of c-sections. I do feel better in that regard. However, we went over some of the risks of a VBAC, that I already knew, and now I am not sure which direction to go! Of course of main goal is to have a health baby and to do whatever we can to make sure our baby has a health delivery. We will of course make this a matter of prayer, and I know we will be quided as to which direction to go.

Ashley Enters the MTC

On September 30, my sister Ashley entered the MTC! My parents, older brother, younger sister, and youngest brother were all there to see her off. It was a hard day not being there with them all. They said that it was an emotional day but also very exciting! With the H1N1 scare around the world right now, they were not allowed to go into the MTC with her to see her off. Also, when one of the senior missionaries came to get Ashley, they couldn't shake hands or give hugs because of the flu scare. Hopefully Ashley will stay healthy as a result!

Here are some pictures of the day!

Some People Just Make Me FURIOUS!

*Excuse the ranting of a hormonal pregnant lady*

Greg has been working on a group project for school the past week or so. There is a guy in his group that is the definition of crazy. He is a nutjob! This past weekend, Greg's group had to get together to work on their project. He worked on the project for several hours and said that it was a nightmare! This nutjob guy was just crazy and was very confrontational. Greg left before another guy left because he had a ton of homework that he had to do, and he felt bad for leaving me all day at home with Deagan. The next day, Greg gets an angry e-mail from this crazy guy saying that he was frustrated with Greg for not doing anything pretty much and in the e-mail made a list of faults he saw in Greg. WHO DOES THAT! One of the points made me so angry. This guy that Greg is working with is apparently married and in his late 30's. His wife doesn't live with him however because she is pursuing a degree of her own. In the e-mail this guy basically said that family comes last when you are in a school such as Syracuse. He proved his point that he only sees his wife every few months or so and that even though Saturday was his anniversary, the school project was more important. He also gave Greg his condolences for whatever issues we as a couple are having that keeps him from performing his school duties. OH THIS GUY JUST MAKES ME SOOOO MAD! Is family important to anyone anymore!? What kind of marriage is it when you only see each other every few months because you are so focused on making your millions!?

I just had to get this out...sorry

New Happenings

It is hard to believe that October is almost here. I LOVE this time of year for so many reasons. I love the cooler weather, the golden leaves, all the yummy pumpkin food and fall smells. I especially love this time of year for watching General Conference. Visit www.lds.org to learn more about what our Church believes and about General Conference. I love hearing the words of modern day prophets and apostles, and I love the feeling that I get to be better.

This past week my sister came to visit one last time before she leaves on her mission. She is entering the MTC on September 30. She was set apart as a missionary today, so now it is official! It was SO great having her here for the week. It felt like old times being together. Saying goodbye was obviously the hardest part. When I dropped her off at the airport, it didn't really feel like we were saying goodbye fore 18 months, so I felt like I had it together pretty well. On the way home and the whole afternoon following dropping her off though I did not have it all together! I was a mess. She left behind her Ipod and computer, and I spent the whole afternoon listening to her music on her Ipod and crying. I am glad that I will have those little things to remind me of her while she is gone. She is going to make a fantastic missionary. She has set such a great example to me and to other family members and friends. You are loved very much and missed by us Ash! Deagan has not stopped talking about you. :)

Greg has been super busy this semester with school, and I feel like we are hardly together anymore. We can tell that we are really going to have to really make the most out of the time that we will have together. I keep thinking that I can't wait till we are done with school, but I know that life will not slow down it will only get busier. Wishful thinking I guess.

I am now almost 15 weeks pregnant and starting to feel better. I have had horrible heartburn the whole time, and that is really my only complaint up until this point. I feel like I have started to show a little bit, which is always fun. It makes everything feel a little more real. I feel like everyone who sees me with Deagan and then sees that I am pregnant thinks that I must still be in high school with these kids. That is one thing that I have not gotten use to here. In Rexburg I didn't feel too out of place being in this situation, but here it seems like I am doing things totally opposite of everyone. Everyone outside of the church I mean.

I recently got a pretty big calling that I am looking forward to doing. I just hope that Heavenly Father will help me because there are a million other women in our ward that I feel are much more suited for this than me.

I am still babysitting for a family in the area. It has been such a challenge for me. I am pretty sure that I will only do it until December. I just can't do this right up until I have this baby. Just too much DRAMA!

Deagan is 2 and is exploding in his speech and personality. He is finally starting to do well in Nursery, and will stay the whole time at the gym's daycare while I work out. Two VERY huge accomplishments for us. His current obsessions change from day to day. Today they are horsies (as he would call them) and yesterday it was a toy ambulance. Each night he goes to bed with a new toy. He is such a joy, and I can't wait to see what our new little one will be like. Will it be anything like Deagan, or will they be polar opposites? Deagan is the reason I get through the long hours that Greg is gone. I just love him.

I still need to figure out my new camera and then I will post some new pictures. In the mean time, I will try to do better at keeping this updated.

Love to all!

Falling In Love

Today I fell in love; with our new little one.
I heard its heartbeat for the first time and thought "Wow! This is really happening!"
All the heartburn I have been having that keeps me up all night is going to be worth it.
Feeling super huge is going to be worth it.
Having weird food cravings and weird taste aversions are going to be worth it.
I haven't even met this little spirit, and I already feel that I would do anything for it.
I love falling in love :)

2 Years Ago Our Lives Changed Forever!

Happy Birthday to our sweet Deagan!!!

I remember the day he was born so well, and thinking about it today makes me so emotional and so happy! I can't wait to welcome in our new baby. Deagan has been one of the greatest blessings in our lives. We love him more than anything!

Here are a few pictures of the days around the day he was born

Times change and that's the way it is

Greg and myself both celebrated our birthdays this past week. The one thing that I really realized this year was that birthdays really change when you get older. I remember as a young child feeling so anxious and excited when it was my birthday. The whole day was dedicated to Ashley and I, and the whole day just felt magical. I woke up this year on my birthday really early to get ready for babysitting and I didn't feel that magical feeling I remembered. For some reason, I was emotional all day, realizing what has changed over time. But life is busy now, and like other normal people, I had to work on my birthday. Not that big of a deal, but it made me realize that times really have changed. Of course Greg did whatever he could to make my day special, but he was busy with school as well. Deagan's birthday is this Wednesday, and I am determined to make his day special from the time he gets up until the time he goes to bed. Maybe I will just have to live vicariously through my children from now on? :)